Fusion Weightlifting is specifically geared for weightlifters and the sport of Olympic weightlifting, however sometimes weightlifters can cross to powerlifting and vice versa. It may sound strange to “purest” but weightlifting AND powerlifting are barbell sports that can have some translation to each other.

For some weightlifters that need new stimulus, this could be a good change of pace during a strength cycle or for weightlifters that are injured this can be a good way to still challenge themselves. As seen above, Toshiki Yamamoto (85kg Japan) who was dealing with an wrist injury at the time, squatting at a powerlifting competition.

With that said, this past weekend was the first time I coached a powerlifter at a USAPL meet. It was Continue Reading

We have an interview with Tatsuyuki Kinoshita (scroll down to skip over), an 85kg weightlifter in Japan. Our interview took place in 2014, so this is a little outdated, however I believe it’s important for people to read some of his insights about weightlifting and his unique pulling/set up style called “Frog Style” or “Frog-Leg Style”, as there seems to be some confusion about what this style of pull is.

In every sport there is a physical and mental developmental process that each athlete must go through. For some the physical aspect is easier while the mental takes time as they mature and develop a stronger understanding of the sport/position.

If you’re not familiar with Luis Javier Mosquera, he’s an extremely powerful Colombian weightlifter. Just watch the videos from All Things Gym and you can see the level of talent he has and he’s only 20 years old!

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Fusion Weightlifting is USA-W sanctioned club based in Manhattan (NYC). We’re a relatively new club, established in 2012, and are here to help spread the love of Olympic Weightlifting to others, post about our training, daily thoughts, and hopefully to educate others on how we Coach the lifts and athletes in training. Read More…